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“Handshakes” is a collection of inspiring stories and shared lessons from Michigan businesses that are redefining the next economic frontier. After all, a business is more than an enterprise. It’s a combination of vision, partnerships and culmination of strategic decisions.

Community Development, Talent, Quality of Life

Tour The Community Spirit of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Defense

Flying High: How Aerospace Propels Michigan’s Economy

Arts and Culture

National Lighthouse Day: Celebrating Beacons of Light and Maritime...

Key Industries

This Just In: Army Vehicle Redesign Taps into Michigan Innovation

Quality of Life

Take a Mitten State Road Trip with The Michigan Opportunity

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Mobility/EV

Michigan is Home for the Past, Present and Future of Mobility

Michigan’s mobility heritage has kept the world moving forward for over a century, and today, it continues to be the place where the next generation of transportation and mobility is being designed, delivered and deployed.

Entrepreneurship

Detroit Design Means Economic Success

September is the Detroit Month of Design. Running from Sept. 1-30, this city-wide celebration brings together the creative entrepreneurs, studios, companies and educational institutions using inclusive design to help drive economic success.

Talent, Key Industries

Get to Know Hilary Doe

Announced as Michigan’s first-ever Chief Growth Officer at the Mackinac Policy Conference in June 2023, Hilary Doe is helping to lead a once-in-a-generation effort to grow the state’s population.

Key Industries, Business Opportunity

The Power of Pure Opportunity: Michigan Economic Development Guide

The 2023-24 edition of the Michigan Economic Development Guide from Site Selection magazine is a comprehensive and inclusive look at the range of industries, initiatives and innumerable ways Michigan is boldly driving the world forward.

Small Business Corner

Support for Michigan’s LGBTQ+-Owned Small Businesses

LGBTQ+ businesses gain the tools for growth through MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect resources